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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 15: Drew Lock beckons

By Matt Verderame

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws a pass during the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans on December 8, 2019 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws a pass during the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans on December 8, 2019 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 08: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 08: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Joe Montana Division

4. Drew Brees (LW: 4)

Brees was sublime on Sunday, even in defeat. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer totaled 349 yards and five touchdown passes, keeping New Orleans in the game throughout. Going into January, the Saints remain a top-tier threat due to Brees and his weapons.

3. Russell Wilson (LW: 3)

Wilson needs to have a strong finish to the season. The Seahawks are 10-3 but may need to win out for a division title and a bye week in the NFC playoffs. Thus far, Wilson has enjoyed a phenomenal campaign, throwing for 3,422 yards (8.2 YPA) and 26 touchdowns despite playing in a run-first offense.

2. Lamar Jackson (LW: 2)

Jackson had his second consecutive week of throwing issues. He only amassed 145 yards on 5.8 yards per attempt, but did hit on three scoring strikes to give him a league-best 28. Jackson also became the second quarterback in league history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, joining the exclusive club alongside Michael Vick.

1. Patrick Mahomes (LW: 1)

After a pair of underwhelming performances, Mahomes bounced back somewhat against the Patriots. In a 23-16 win, Mahomes threw for a touchdown and interception, but made multiple big-time throws including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman. All told, Mahomes has 21 touchdowns and 3,266 yards despite missing most of three games. He remains the standard.

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